Photo: Mashed Turnips and Sage Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large turnips, peeled and cubed
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1 cup milk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
Add the turnips and potatoes to a large pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until soft and tender, about 20 minutes.
In a small saucepan, add the butter over medium-high heat. Once melted and foamy, add the shallots and sage and saute until the shallot is tender, the sage is fragrant and the butter begins to brown. Season with salt and pepper. Add the milk and bring to a simmer. (This will infuse the milk with the sage flavor.)
Drain the turnips and potatoes in a colander in the sink. Add the turnips and potatoes back to the pot they were cooked in. Add the hot milk and roughly mash the vegetables. If you prefer a smoother texture, use an immersion blender and puree until smooth and silky. Taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper.
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By Mrspaley
on November 25, 2012
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It is a fabulous thought that at 79 yrs old I can still find luscious food to eat & Mr & Mrs your dish was the best-very sad that turnips are not as popular as they should be.My turnips were chunky & the potatoes that surrounded them when mashed were creamy,tasty and melted in my mouth 3 CHEERS
By tamiho
Manchester, CT
on October 29, 2012
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i had never cooked/eaten turnips before, and i got 5 relatively big ones from a farm stand the other day. i searched for recipes, and thought i'd make gratin with cream, cheese, and butter. however, i was also making meat loaf and wanted a bit lighter side dish to go along with it. i tried this recipe, with all the 5 turnips with 2 potatoes. i also added some cream and a tad more butter than the recipe calls. it turned out amazing! it was at first a bit watery so i cooked the mashed mixture further to remove the excess moisture. it is mild in taste, but with the little cream, milk, and butter, it has rich creamy texture and just enough flavor! such a great healthy alternative to regular mashed potatoes, and you'd be very satisfied!
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